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Lori Sturdevant
Well, someone's gotta take on health care for Minnesotans
In Minnesota, that would be state Rep. Erin Murphy, a licensed nurse, who says: "You don't walk away from a patient who needs your attention."
D.J. Tice
On health care, we want it all, can't have it
Recent criticism of Mayo was an example of our fanciful approach.
John Rash
Rash Report: PBS a value, and invaluable to American society
Citizens and Congress could rescue the Corporation for Public Broadcasting from the president's proposed cut.
D.J. Tice
What if Trump and Clinton had swapped genders?
Experiment suggests the populist plays best either way. Surprised?
Lori Sturdevant
Minnesota's renowned people power is waning
Examples abound. Will citizens get cynical or energized by this?
Lori Sturdevant
In western Minnesota, a diminished DFL, and yet
The party has purpose and perhaps a chance in this session to show rural voters how it better meets their needs.
D.J. Tice
Strong-arm government? It could happen here (and did)
Thinking back 100 years on the power and reverberations of the Minnesota Commission of Public Safety.
John Rash
Rash Report: Three key 2017 elections will reflect, shape Europe's future
Amid populism, politicians who still back the European Union.
John Rash
Rash Report: Viewership of Academy Awards, Trump's address to Congress reflect divisions
As the world watches U.S. turmoil, Americans with opposing viewpoints may be looking past each other.
Lori Sturdevant
Citizens League may have refreshed role as regional arbiter
It would be a welcome revival of civic culture cultivation, if legislators buy in.
John Rash
Rash Report: The international impact of Trump's 'enemy' tweet
Presidential pressure on press freedom, reporter safety is at risk.
D.J. Tice
Dayton is a case study in lost ideals
Contrast his stadium-suites response with his persistence while state auditor.
Lori Sturdevant
Attention to redistricting is particularly hot in Minnesota this year
It's all about the driver's seat.
John Rash
Rash Report: At Camp Ripley training, 'NATO is standing together'
For the 44th year, Minnesota National Guard and Norwegian Home Guard troops train together.
D.J. Tice
Here's to our nationally pertinent state political figures
Here are the Minnesota players on the national playbill.
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